Author: fiftystatebanana
Obscurity is eternal.
Nemacolin Castle and Gingko Tree
Oil on flappy loose canvas from Walmart, omg. Work in progress, forced perspective. AR 4:3 I have been a month battling seasonal illness, including but not limited to flu. There … Continue reading Nemacolin Castle and Gingko Tree
My Cat as An Extraterrestrial Wanted for Space Piracy – Process Diary
Oil on canvas, 24” x 30” Recovering from protracted fly-like illnesses. Yes, I was vaccinated. I took antibodies, bags of lozenges, gallons of liquid, chilis, analgesics. My wife bought a … Continue reading My Cat as An Extraterrestrial Wanted for Space Piracy – Process Diary
“Who is that, Pablo? Get that outta here!”
Oil on cheapest canvas available 16” x 24” / 50 cm x 60 cm Quick and dirty oil using turpentine to thin paint and clean brushes. Title: Quoting first person … Continue reading “Who is that, Pablo? Get that outta here!”
Sunset on first winter snow
Calligraphy stirs the embers of the parade, a brass impasto
Using a Drone to Support a Historical Society
Work at Nemacolin Castle always makes me think about ethics, because history is a tale told by a few, and voices yet uncovered serve to shape the narratives we use … Continue reading Using a Drone to Support a Historical Society
Optimism Lizard Has Pie
Oil on canvas, work in progress, 18” X 24” Fixed the snout, lost the screen loader background, washed it off. Go bokeh or go home. Deepened and repositioned the eyes, … Continue reading Optimism Lizard Has Pie
Three Meaningless November Bananas
Getting started can be the hardest part. Work Smart Success is earned, one slip at a time. One of the most invaluable skills a person can have is being able … Continue reading Three Meaningless November Bananas
Sanctum Ludix
Oil on canvas 30” X 24” Someone commissioned me to paint an AI genart production. Took months, grandpa style. Grampacore.
Fifty State Banana 